Phew, I was holding my breath until this: "And since the launch, people have been incredibly, unfailingly kind. The feedback I’ve gotten — both publicly and behind the scenes — has been overwhelmingly positive." So grateful you received love and support. Also grateful you'll continue writing with authenticity!
When I "came out" about my suicidality in my 20s, the editor who was running my piece told me, "Stacey, this is the New York Times. A lot of people are going to see it, and you can't put the ship back in the bottle." Reminds me of your analogy, too: You can't un-ring that bell. But would you want to if you could? (Not I. The toll is too great.)
Speaking of analogies, I love your analogy about the baby giraffe with wobbly feet. What a delight it was to read this piece. :)
The baby giraffe metaphor is a powerful one because that's exactly what you're doing. You're learning to walk in the world differently. You're being brave and sharing your medicine with the world. (That's what one of my teachers would say.) And the hangover is part of your growth. Thank you for being so brave and writing so openly from a place of strength and healing rather than being a victim. That's what the world needs more of my friend.
I wasn't sure how that baby giraffe metaphor would go over, but I'm glad you like! It's certainly apt. And thanks for the reminder that the hungover feeling is part of my growth! You're absolutely right.
Yes, totally keep going!!! This is awesome!!
Thank you!! ❤️
Phew, I was holding my breath until this: "And since the launch, people have been incredibly, unfailingly kind. The feedback I’ve gotten — both publicly and behind the scenes — has been overwhelmingly positive." So grateful you received love and support. Also grateful you'll continue writing with authenticity!
When I "came out" about my suicidality in my 20s, the editor who was running my piece told me, "Stacey, this is the New York Times. A lot of people are going to see it, and you can't put the ship back in the bottle." Reminds me of your analogy, too: You can't un-ring that bell. But would you want to if you could? (Not I. The toll is too great.)
Speaking of analogies, I love your analogy about the baby giraffe with wobbly feet. What a delight it was to read this piece. :)
Thank you so much for your support, Stacey (and for your bravery in talking publicly about your lived experience, too!)!
The baby giraffe metaphor is a powerful one because that's exactly what you're doing. You're learning to walk in the world differently. You're being brave and sharing your medicine with the world. (That's what one of my teachers would say.) And the hangover is part of your growth. Thank you for being so brave and writing so openly from a place of strength and healing rather than being a victim. That's what the world needs more of my friend.
I wasn't sure how that baby giraffe metaphor would go over, but I'm glad you like! It's certainly apt. And thanks for the reminder that the hungover feeling is part of my growth! You're absolutely right.